Marginally Unwell

What happens when your worst night turns you into something you never expected? This week on Blood Moon Reads, we’re sinking our teeth into Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison and talking werewolves, rage, friendship, and finding your inner beast. 🩸🐺

We gave them low ratings. The internet gave them five stars. Today, we’re reading the reviews that might just convince us we were wrong… or make us double down.

A man, a cat, an apocalypse, and a dungeon controlled by an unhinged AI. what could possibly go wrong? We’re crawling through Books 1–8 of Dungeon Crawler Carl to talk about the chaos, betrayals, hilarious moments, devastating losses, and characters we somehow became way too attached to. Grab your loot and prepare for spoilers, because this dungeon has a LOT to unpack.

Curses, cards, secrets, and a Nightmare living rent-free in your head. This week, we’re entering the dark and twisted world of One Dark Window for our Curses & Consequences theme week.

The book was better… or was it? 🎬📚 We’re breaking down book-to-screen adaptations, from dream castings to questionable changes. Which ones nailed it and which ones missed the mark?

What does it mean to be seen? In this episode, join us as we explore The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, discussing identity, legacy, and the kind of love that refuses to be forgotten—even when everything else is.

We’re discussing a story where a luxury hotel stay turns into an accidental deep dive into other people’s love lives. We break down the awkward encounters, quiet revelations, and what it means to feel stuck while everyone else seems to be moving on. Expect humor, discomfort, and some real talk.

It’s Popular Pick Week, and we’re unpacking the twisty domestic thriller My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney. From shocking reveals to messy relationships, this one gave us plenty to talk about. Did it live up to the hype? Press play to hear our hot takes.

Blast off with us as we celebrate characters who are delightfully chaotic, wildly unpredictable, and impossible not to love. This month’s pick, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, delivers peak absurdity, sharp humor, and cosmic-level nonsense. Grab your towel and join us as we break down the madness, the charm, and the moments that made us laugh out loud.

The TBR jar made the call, and this week we’re talking First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. Expect plenty of twisty thoughts, bold theories, and our final verdict on this buzzy thriller. Let’s see if the jar knew what it was doing.

Ever wonder which genre you'd take home—or leave on read? In this fast-paced bonus episode, we’re speed-dating our way through the book world! From romance and thrillers to sci-fi, Dystopian, and beyond, we’re spending just a few minutes with each genre to share what we love, what gives us the ick, and the books we always recommend. It’s a whirlwind tour through the shelves—no commitment required....

This week, we’re taking a look at a current popular read: Quicksilver & Brimstone. We explore the rich world-building, unique characters, and darkly magical vibes that make this story stand out, all while sharing our reactions and thoughts. Tune in for a discussion full of intrigue, atmosphere, and the sparks that make these books so popular.

This week, we’re unpacking romance in all its forms—messy, sweet, tragic, hopeful, platonic, or spicy—with our pick, The 7-Year Slip. We explore the character connections, romantic tension, and emotional layers that make the story interesting. Tune in as we share our reactions to the heart, humor, and moments that make this romance worth discussing.

This week, the TBR jar picked The Cuckoo’s Calling. We talk about the atmosphere, investigation, and the characters who keep things interesting. Tune in as we share our thoughts, reactions, and favorite moments from this read.

We’re taking our 5-star 2025 favorites and putting them under the harshest spotlight: 1-star reviews! Listen as we read the funniest, most outrageous critiques and share our shocked (and amused) reactions

Our pick this week is the current fan-favorite The Housemaid. We explore the intrigue, tension, and relationships that make the story so captivating, discussing the twists and turns along the way. Join us as we unpack why everyone is talking about this book.

This week, we’re exploring stories of self-discovery and transformation, and our pick is The Midnight Library. We dive into a thoughtful, reflective read that asks big questions about life, choices, and personal growth. Join us for a discussion on the insights and reflections that this book inspires.

The TBR jar chose chaos this week with How Does It Feel?. From start to finish spoilers, we’re discussing the emotional journey, relationship decisions, and everything that made this book stand out to us as readers.

We’re wrapping up our 2025 reading year! From standout favorites to surprising disappointments, we’re breaking down the books that defined our year as readers. Join us as we reflect on reading habits, memorable moments, and what 2025 taught us about our bookish tastes.

This week, we pulled The Mountain Is You from the TBR jar, and it’s time to confront some inner mountains. We explore self-sabotage, growth, and the tiny choices that make a big difference. Tune in for reflection and a little chaos along the way.

This week, we’re playing literary gift-givers! In this special episode, we each chose a book for the other — not just any book, but something we thought the other would love based on years of friendship, shared reading habits, and a little bookish intuition. We’re reviewing the reads we gifted each other, diving into how well our picks landed (or didn’t!), what surprised us, and what it feels like...

The TBR jar has spoken, and it landed on Once There Were Wolves! Join us as we tiptoe through forests, ethics, and a hint of mystery, all while questioning who’s really wild here: the wolves or the humans. Expect laughs, surprises, and plenty of commentary about chaotic small-town life.

This episode pits us against a compatibility quiz that claims it can identify whether friends share the same brand of chaos. We walk through our choices, confess our most chaotic tendencies, and learn who’s the real wildcard. Spoiler: it might be both of us

In this episode, we tear into our TBRs with a mix of self-dragging honesty and fully unhinged roasting. We answer everything from why we’re still holding onto old books to which titles we bought for vibes alone, then turn the fire on each other’s lists by calling out the pretentious picks, the wasted space, and the excuses we hide behind. By the end, we’ve exposed every lie our TBRs tell and every...

We pulled The Heiress from the TBR jar and this week, we’re spilling all the sweet tea secrets! 💀 From Ruby McTavish’s mysterious past and her string of dead husbands to the explosive family drama that follows her death, nothing is off-limits. We dive into the twisted inheritance, the lies that built the McTavish legacy, and that jaw-dropping final reveal that changes everything. Consider this yo...